Water management in Singapore

Authors

  • Paulina Szyja Uniwersytet Pedagogiczny w Krakowie, Katedra Ekonomii i Polityki Gospodarczej

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18778/1429-3730.44.07

Keywords:

water management, water, socio-economic development, growth

Abstract

The article takes the issue of water management in Singapore in the context of the development framework of the country. Since the beginning of independence the political authorities of the country strive related to the reversal of the negative effects of local conditions in the success. Lack of water resources has become a contribution to the development of innovation. Moreover gained knowledge and experience allows to provide abroad services in the field of environmentally sustainable practices.

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Published

2017-04-12

How to Cite

Szyja, P. (2017). Water management in Singapore. Gospodarka W Praktyce I Teorii, 44(3), [93]-110. https://doi.org/10.18778/1429-3730.44.07

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